The Hyundai Rotem KW2 Scorpion 8×8 Wheeled APC Family

The Hyundai Rotem KW2 Scorpion 8×8 Wheeled APC Family aka 8×8 WAV (Infantry Combat Vehicle), was selected in 2012 as the South Korean military wheeled combat vehicle systems program. The vehicle is expected to enter service in 2016.

The 8×8 Wheeled Armored Vehicle is an infantry combat vehicle that is fitted with a 420hp diesel engine developed by Hyundai Motors, 7-speed transmission and 2-mode secondary transmission. Capable of moving on both land and water, it has been engineered to maximize crew operability with its ergonomic design and scalability to family vehicles. The 8×8 Wheeled Armored Vehicle is currently in the system development phase and is expected to be deployed by 2016.